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Outdoor Adventures

The Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains form a majestic backdrop for a wide variety of first-class outdoor adventures – by foot, bike, raft, kayak, snowshoe and car. Blessed with world-renowned parks, forests and biodiversity, the North Carolina Mountains have become a premier destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts.

Whether you come in search of a rugged wilderness trek or just an afternoon roadside picnic, there is no finer setting than the ancient mountain landscape of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.